JASDF Matsushima Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
JASDF Matsushima Air Base (ICAO: RJST) is a medium-sized airport serving Ishinomaki, Japan. It lies at 38.4049° N, 141.2200° E, 7 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of JASDF Matsushima Air Base
JASDF Matsushima Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Ishinomaki in Japan. It is identified by the ICAO code RJST. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
JASDF Matsushima Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2701 m (8860 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 7 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sendai Airport (SDJ) about 40 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,701 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about JASDF Matsushima Air Base
Where is JASDF Matsushima Air Base located?
JASDF Matsushima Air Base is located in Ishinomaki, Japan. Its coordinates are 38.4049° N, 141.2200° E.
What is the airport code for JASDF Matsushima Air Base?
JASDF Matsushima Air Base has an ICAO code of RJST.
How long is the runway at JASDF Matsushima Air Base?
JASDF Matsushima Air Base's longest runway is about 2701 m (8860 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does JASDF Matsushima Air Base have?
JASDF Matsushima Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is JASDF Matsushima Air Base a major airport?
JASDF Matsushima Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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